Serving 627 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, James H Watson Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 627 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
James H Watson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
James H Watson Elementary School's student population of 627 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 46% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
627 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
James H Watson Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James H Watson Elementary School is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#146 out of 1755 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
23%
14%
Black
9%
13%
White
60%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is James H Watson Elementary School's ranking?
James H Watson Elementary School is ranked #146 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are James H Watson Elementary School often compared to?
James H Watson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Homan Elementary School, George Bibich Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend James H Watson Elementary School?
627 students attend James H Watson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of James H Watson Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James H Watson Elementary School?
James H Watson Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does James H Watson Elementary School offer ?
James H Watson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is James H Watson Elementary School part of?
James H Watson Elementary School is part of Lake Central School Corporation School District.
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